Really? I can’t think of a more empowered group today than software engineers. You can work at a large company and get predictable compensation. Alternately, you can work at a startup with the promise of a multi million dollar IPO. I’m each case, you can leverage multiple offers to negotiate higher compensation in equity or salary.

If neither of those appeals to you, you can start your own company. There are ideas that generate predictable income comparable to a day job, or you can go for your own start up home run.

If you think the Lyft founders are undeserving, then go out and start your own Lyft!